24 Sep Warm Chocolate Pudding

Irene’s tried & true tip:

Flaxseed takes the place of eggs in this recipe, which can be made vegan by using soy milk.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (flax meal)

3 tablespoons brewed espresso

2 1/4 cups skim milk, divided

2/3 cup sugar, divided

1/8 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

In a medium bowl, lightly beat ground flaxseeds (flax meal) with warm espresso with a fork. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch. Then whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup milk until blended. Whisk the simmering milk mixture into the cocoa mixture.

Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Whisk about 1 cup of the hot cocoa mixture into the beaten flaxseeds. Add this mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until steaming and thickened, about 2 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil. Whisk in vanilla. Serve warm.